Cheetahs won’t risk Juan – The Cheetahs have decided not to risk Juan Smith against the Pumas this weekend as he was left out of their match 22.

The Springboks released the hardman to the Cheetahs on Monday, with the hopes he could make his return to rugby after a long Achilles injury lay off. However, Naka Drotske has decided not to include Smith after several fitness tests this week.

Joubert in, Terblanche out – John Plumtree has decided to rest Stefan Terblanche as Marius Joubert slots in at outside centre against the Leopards this weekend.

Scrumhalf Charl McLeod and skipper Keegan Daniel also feature on the bench while Conrad Hoffmann and Jacques Botes start in their places respectively. Botes also takes over the captaincy for the clash in Durban.

Bok duo on WP bench – Allister Coetzee has added Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh on the WP bench for the match against the Lions this weekend.

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers released the players on Tuesday afternoon after they were not included in his match 22 for the Test against the All Blacks. After Coetzee received the late call, he decided to name the duo on the bench as they have not spent any time with the team since they left for Bok duties.

Bulls rope in Chiliboy – Bulls coach Pine Pienaar has made a late change to his match 22, with Chiliboy Ralepelle named on the bench for the game against Griquas this weekend.

Ralepelle was called up to the Springbok squad earlier this week to provide cover for injury concern John Smit. But with the Bok skipper named on the bench for the All Blacks Test, Ralepelle replaces Willie Wepener amongst the Bulls reserves.